Scissors, Paper, Rock!
The Axis of Awesome · 2008
33 min · 16 tracks · comedy rock
A frenetic blend of comedic storytelling and catchy melodies that satirizes rock tropes with playful irreverence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Four Chords — This track serves as the album's centerpiece, humorously illustrating how popular songs can be condensed into a simple chord progression while highlighting the absurdity of mainstream music.
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Moderately Rock and Roll — With its upbeat tempo and witty lyrics, this song encapsulates the band's comedic approach to rock music while poking fun at rock clichés.
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Titty Bar — The song employs outrageous humor to critique nightlife culture, showcasing the band’s knack for blending satire with catchy hooks.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends humor with catchy tunes but has uneven pacing and thematic cohesion.
What we noticed
- Tracks like 'Four Chords' utilize a simple chord progression to highlight the similarities in popular music, creating a humorous commentary.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining high energy while others slow down for comedic effect, particularly in the interludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Moderately Rock and Roll 2:34
- 2 Hi! 0:10
- 3 How To (No. 1) 1:16
- 4 Lazy Eye 2:28
- 5 Bird Plane 2:42
- 6 Titty Bar 2:21
- 7 Thirsty? 0:42
- 8 C. S. Cowboy 2:27
- 9 How To (No. 2) 1:16
- 10 Sunkist 1:18
- 11 Use By 97 3:38
- 12 How To (No. 3) 1:16
- 13 Awww... 0:26
- 14 Four Chords 5:11
- 15 Tricky Johnny H vs R. U. Double D 3:04
- 16 It's Time to Go For Growth 3:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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